1312 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1312 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 837 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,100 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$79,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill$2,418 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-32-478-024

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-32-478-024
Alternative APN
  • 060/05812-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area837 sqft Living Area
Gross Area992 sqft
1st Floor Area620 sqft
Attic Area217 sqft
Basement Area155 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,100 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 54 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area720 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Patio Area310 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1312 E 37TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-6720
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 257 GRAYS WOODS
Legal SubdivisionGRAYS WOODS
Legal Lot Number257
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract1900

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address1312 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6720
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 5, 2012
Deed Document Number2022-00058492
Deed Book / Page19195 / 903
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

July 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJul 15, 2022
Property Address1312 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6720
Document Number0000058492
Book / Page19195 / 903
Instrument DateJun 29, 2022
Instrument2022-00058492
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 26, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$125.60
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1312 E 37TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6720

Mortgage

Document Number0000058493
DateJul 15, 2022
Instrument2022-00058493
Lender
NameCOLLINS COMMUNITY CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$145,000 (+10.94%) Land $20,400 Building $124,600$145,000 (+10.94%) Land $20,400 Building $124,600
2024$2,418.00 (+3.87%)
2023$130,700 Land $18,100 Building $112,600$130,700 Land $18,100 Building $112,600
2020$2,328.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 546 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Metronet
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
2,000 / 1,000

May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.

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